Travertine tiles – adding natural beauty to your home!
Travertine tiles are a natural product the result of action of deposits near warm or hot springs. Travertine has been used for hundreds of years as a building material and is popular with builders and architects who use travertine tiles in a variety of places in and around the home or commercial, premises.
Travertine tiles come in a variety of colours, in its natural state a travertine tile is white but impurities can cause the colour of travertine to vary and to be yellow and brown. Used in the lounge of your home Travertine tiles in tumbled stone will give a warm and pleasant look and feel. Given that a Travertine tile is a natural stone tile, it is essential that you pick the right type of tile for your need. Usually a honed travertine tile is best for use in high traffic areas and rooms exposed to moisture such as kitchens and bathrooms. The natural travertine tile is more suited to typical domestic use in living rooms and common areas. Travertine is a cheaper option that marble or granite; it’s a solid middle-market buy that combines affordability with style.
Travertine tiles can be supplied as a mosaic; patterns include, brick, standard mosaic, French pattern and mixed colour mosaic. Travertine is a long lasting stone and its durability lends itself to all kinds of application, from private homes to commercial developments. It provides a truly classical look and has a timeless beauty.
